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    1 litre water carrier?

    The Nalgene Guyot bottle is good. Take the plastic lid off and plonk it in the fire
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    Bingo

    I smoke too much but on camp I bring a corn cob pipe to relax with round the fire at the end of the day
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    Bingo

    I would show pictures but I can't figure out how to do it
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    Bingo

    I found a combo that works I use an ni patrol pack and dpm webbing with a DPM gasmask bag attached to the ni pack. In it I have my army reversible softies A 2 season sleeping bag and dpm bivi bag. A hammock and tree huggers A 58 poncho Some simple paracord 6mm I think Some bungees A hatchet A...
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    Went out today and had a shake down

    Got it down to 11kg in the bag and 9 in the webbing
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    Went out today and had a shake down

    I had a webbing with 9kg and my ni has 13kg in
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    Went out today and had a shake down

    I went out with my new ni patrol pack and had a shakedown with it then a short walk back. I found it hurt my shoulders a bit after a short walk but it's probably because I didn't use the waist belt
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    What are the best non-store bought tinders

    Don't forget red cedar bark. Scrape with a sharp rock or the back of your knife to collect a fibrous bird nest. Drop an ember in there from cramp balls or plant down and add to your dry grass
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    Swedish LK35 Canvas or Cordura ?

    i just love how basic it is but how diy and versatile it is with all the big long straps. i attatched some bankline on the frame so i can collect wood using the frame with the pack detatched. for £30 i payed its been the bargain of the century
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    what jacket and why?

    i have a couple of gear items from helicon tex and yes they do seem to be quolity. i may have a look at the jacket. i have a temp solution that i think will offer a nice stop gap till i can afford a nice jacket. i will be using a polycotton work jacket. i'll apply some wax to the outer for extra...
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    whats going on now?

    what is everyone upto now that the plants and trees have died back? what on camp projects or foraging is everyone doing?
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    what jacket and why?

    i have an army poncho for when the weather turns. wool is surprisingly hydrophobic. ok if it comes down hard you need to be ready.
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    what jacket and why?

    i'm not complaining about my base/mid layers its the old parka that i'm having a winge about. i would like a thermal layer. i have a few options anyway. i'm considering the swanndri bush shirt.
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    Best ways to cook on the fire

    my way is to use a stand made from two y sticks and a crossbar that i hang a stainless bottle from with a chain. it holds 1l of water which is enough to rehydrate food and enough left for two cups of tea. i use an msr titan kettel with a reflectix pot cozy. so it goes make stand, make fire, boil...
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    Swedish LK35 Canvas or Cordura ?

    i have the cordura version and its heavily modified. it has 2 53pattern pockets on the sides i sewed a utility pouch on the front for my poncho and recently added a rocket pouch on one side. i have had 20kg+ in it and i carried it over 21km in two days. it was hard going but i wasnt...
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    what jacket and why?

    its a big green army parka. one of the classic fleece lined ones mine has french flags on the shoulders.
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    what jacket and why?

    my base layer is a polyester tech t by rab i wear a pendleton shirt and walker and hawkes waistcoat as my mid layers and a wool jumper over that at night. my parka goes ontop of that but it weighs ten tons i probably layer way too much but comfort is parsmount. i use my fire for utility purposes...
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    what jacket and why?

    i have used lots of different jackets and all have they're advantages and disadvantages. for long distance i use a rab down jacket and for packing away, warmth and weight it ticks all the boxes. i use an ex army parka for bushcraft. its bulky, heavy, as waterproof as a spongue and i wont win any...
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    Scrim net scarf...or good old Shemagh??

    i've had the same old shemagh over twelve years and its still as good as it was when i bought it. granted a bit tattered but as a scarf its great and i use it as my oven glove and pillow case among other uses. i have a lifeventures towel but to be honest the shemagh does just as good a job if...
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    Chorizo fried bannock

    i do a sweet bannock with a hand full of mixed fruit some nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. served with caramelized apples